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PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
- 24mm
- f/3.5
- Tilt-Shift
- 730 g
- Min focus 0.21 m
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Quick answer
The Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED is a wide-angle tilt-shift lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED: a tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits architecture and product work.
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Tilt-Shift
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.21 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 730 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 82.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle tilt-shift, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.